<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">incense</topic></authority><related type="other"><topic>incense sticks</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>nails of incense</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>materials by function</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>ceremonial objects</topic></related> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Grains or pieces of gum and sometimes spices that are burned to produce a fragrant odor. Incense is frequently used as an oblation, or in religious ritual. The term can also refer to the smoke produced by the burning of incense. ]]></note></mads>